Jeff Bezos is world's richest person again, edging out Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos has regained his spot as the richest person in the world, barely beating out now former No. 1 Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Jeff Bezos has regained his spot as the richest person in the world, barely beating out now former No. 1 Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Four fired senior Twitter executives are suing Elon Musk and X Corp., saying they're entitled to more than $128 million in unpaid severance payments.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.
The Supreme Court heard two cases Monday that could change how Americans interact with social media. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the oral arguments.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a pair of cases that could transform online speech. The two cases involve Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that restricted social media companies from moderating content. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the cases' impact.
The two cases concern Republican-backed state laws that aim to restrict social media companies like Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, from moderating content.
The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing two cases concerning social media moderation and the First Amendment. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
An Oklahoma radio station's initial denial to play Beyoncé's new songs has raised questions among fans and the entertainment industry about the place of women and Black people in country music. Music journalist and author Robert Oermann joins CBS News to discuss.
Tech industry jobs are being slashed further as companies look to tighten spending and invest more in artificial intelligence. Social media company Snap says it's laying off 10% of its global workforce while companies like Okta and DocuSign are each cutting around 400 employees. Sarah Needleman, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the current landscape for tech careers.
The CEOs of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord are expected to testify at a Senate hearing Wednesday to discuss steps their companies are taking to protect children on their platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with two senators spearheading the effort to hold tech companies accountable for endangering kids.
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X were grilled by lawmakers for hours on Wednesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about their child safety policies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports on the fiery hearing and shares what the tech executives had to say.
It's been 20 years since Mark Zuckerberg created the program that would become Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, birthing a trillion-dollar company that's changed the world. Steven Levy, author of "Facebook: The Inside Story," joined CBS News to discuss the company's impact on our lives.
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over the risks their social media platforms pose to minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what executives told senators.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
Top executives from companies like Meta, TikTok and X testified about online child safety before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled the tech leaders about exploitation and endangerment of minors on social media platforms. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
The leaders of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord will testify before the Senate Wednesday on whether they're doing enough to protect kids who use their platforms. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with the senators spearheading the hearing.
Big tech chief executives, including Discord's Jason Citron, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Snapchat's Evan Spiegel, TikTok's Shou Chew and X's Linda Yaccarino, are testifying Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on their child safety policies.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina told Mark Zuckerberg he had blood on his hands and that social media platforms are "killing people" during a Senate hearing where the Meta CEO and other tech executives are testifying about child safety. Graham went on to call for the repeal of Section 230.
Executives of the some of nation's top social media companies are set to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Senators will hear from the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Discord on measures being taken to protect minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Some Taylor Swift-related searches on X are returning error messages after platform pledged last week to "take appropriate actions" against accounts that shared fake images of singer.
Elon Musk denies claims he is antisemitic despite endorsing an antisemitic post on his social media platform X. Major companies are pulling their ads on the platform as lawmakers in Washington, D.C., condemn Musk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Labor officials allege SpaceX illegally dismissed workers who publicly condemned Elon Musk's tweets as an "embarrassment."
Fidelity's new valuation estimated that its shares of X are worth $5.3 million, far from the $19.66 million valuation just prior to Elon Musk's takeover.
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency venture.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
Lawyers for President Trump asked for E. Jean Carroll's consent to delay the $5 million awarded to her by a 2023 jury, according to an attorney for the writer.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Hernan Gil Flores is believed to still be in the security booth of the building's underground parking garage. His wife says rescuers have been able to make contact with him and get him water.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
After all the speculation, law enforcement sources are revealing new information about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events this holiday weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
From the tennis court to the soccer pitch, some elite athletes are proving that their careers don't have to end as they get older. At the World Cup, two of the biggest stars are 39-year-old Lionel Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James is looking to add another NBA title to his resume, and 44-year-old Serena Williams took to the court at Wimbledon this year. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at the Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Supreme Court upheld the Constitution's guarantee of birthright citizenship on Tuesday. The court voted 6-3 to strike down President Trump's executive order drastically scaling back that right. Norman Wong, the great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, who's case nearly 130 years ago led to children born on U.S. soil being granted U.S. citizenship immediately, discusses the ruling.
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
Tony Dokoupil visited an elementary school in New Jersey where students celebrated the country's 250th birthday with some historical figures.